-Traile r t ow ing
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Tr a ii er towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger transpor
tation.
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that the additional load
wi ll affect durability , economy and performance.
Trai ler towing not on ly p laces more stress on the vehicle, it a lso ca lls
for more concentration from the driver.
For this reason, always fol low the operating and driving instructions
provided and use common sense. •
Technical requirements
Traile r hit ch
Use a weight -carrying hitch conforming to the gross trailer weight.
The hitch must be suitab le for your vehicle and tra iler and must be
mounted secure ly on the vehicle's chassis at a
technically sound
location . Use only a trailer hitch with a removable ball mount.
Always check with the trai ler hitch manufacturer to make sure that
you are using the correct hitch.
D o not u se a b umper hit ch .
The hitch must be installed in such a way that it does not interfere
w ith the impact-absorbing bumper system . No modifications
should be made to the vehicle exhaust and brake systems . From
time to time, check that all hitch mount ing bolts remain securely
fastened.
When you are not towing a trailer, remove the trailer hitch ball
mount. This prevents the hitch from causing damage should your
vehic le be struck from behind =:> & .
Tra iler br akes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, check to be sure
that it conforms to al l regu lations.
T he trailer hydraulic brake system must not be directly connected to
the vehicle's hydraulic brake system=:>& .
Safet y cha ins
Always use safety chai ns between y our vehicle and the trailer .
Traile r lights
Trai ler lights mus t meet all regulations. Be su re to check with your
authori zed Audi dealer for correct wiring, switches, and relays .
Mirrors
If you are unable to see the traffic behind you using the regu lar
outside mirrors, then you
must instal l extended m irrors. It is impor
tant that you
always have to the rear .
& WARNING
• If a trailer ha s el ectri cal brake s please note that the se brak es
are n ot act iva ted by the fa ctory -fitted control unit · ri sk of acc i
dent !
• After remo ving the tr ailer hit ch , d o n ot store it in yo ur vehi cle.
In ca se of sudden b raking , th e hitch could fly forw ard and injure
you or your p assengers . •
Operating instructions
M ax imum tr aile r w eight
A trai ler for your vehicle is limited to a typica l class 1 or class 2
trai ler.
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Plastic and vinyl
Plastic needs special care.
Use a clean, damp cloth or sponge to remove dust and light surface
dirt. For other soil, use a lukewarm all -purpose cleaning solution or
a mild saddle soap for vinyl trim. Remove water spots and traces of
soap with a clean, damp cloth or sponge . Use a clean, soft cloth to
rub dry .
Grease, tar or oil stains can be removed with a clean cloth or sponge
soaked with all-purpose cleaner or with a solvent designed espe
cially to clean vinyl.
Occasionally apply a colorless vinyl or leather preservative to retain
the material's luster and pliability.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces. Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners
will attack aluminum surfaces and can damage them over time.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Touch-up paint
Minor paint damages should be touched up immediately.
-Use either a touch -up paint stick or spray paint to cover
minor scratches and nicks.
Your authorized Audi dealer has touch-up paint for minor scratches
and stone chips. Scratches should be touched up soon after they
occur to prevent corrosion.
If a spot starts to rust, however, a simple touch-up job will not be
enough. The affected surface must be sanded smooth and coated
with an anti-rust primer before the painted finish can be restored.
The number for the original vehicle paint can be found on the
vehicle identification label~
page 334.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Windows
Clear vision to all sides.
Clean all windows regularly to remove road film and car
wash wax buildup.
- Remove snow from windows using a brush.
- Use a plastic ice scraper to remove ice from windows and
mirrors.
- Remove other residue on the windows with a spray-on
glass cleaner.
- Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of cloth or
kitchen paper towel.
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T he best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a
brush . Use a non -abrasive
pla stic ice scraper -better still, a spray
deicer -to remove
ice from w indows and mirrors .
The windows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
these can interfere with the function of the w inds hie ld w iper blades
(chatter).
O il, grease, or silicone res idue can be removed with
glas s cleaner or
silicone remover . However, wax residue requires the use of a
spec ially fo rmulated so lvent . Please contac t your authorized Audi
dea ler for advice on safe products for wax removal.
Windows should also be c leaned on the inside at regular interva ls .
Never dry windows with the same chamois that you use to dry
painted surfaces . Wax residue on the chamois can impair vision
t hrough the windows .
& WARNING
• Always read and heed all WARNING S and other information
=> page 252.
• The windshield mu st not be treated with water -repellent m ate
rials . They can in crea se glare under poor v isibilit y conditio ns su ch
a s wetne ss , darkne ss , or when the sun i s low on the hori zon. In
additio n, they can cau se the windsh ield wipers to chatter .
0 Note
• Never use warm or hot wat er to remove snow and ice from
windows a nd mirrors . This cou ld cause the glass to crack.
• T o prevent damage to the wires of the rear defogger, do not p lace
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the
wires .
• To he lp prevent dirt from scratching the window, always scrape
in a forward direction -pushing the scraper away from you -never
back and forth. •
Water leaking from the inside of the rear windows may damage
sensitive e lec trical componen ts located eit her u nder the rear parcel
she lf or in the rear trunk area . Always ensure that water never leaks
t hrough the body section of the vehicle. You can do this by using
waterproof protection over the vehic le 's electrical components (e.g .
when instal ling window tinting).
• Damage or malfunction of e lectrical components due to water
damage or any other outside in fluence is no t cove red by the Audi
New Vehic le Limited Warranty. See your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet for additional details about your war ranty. •
Weatherstrips
Complete car care includes the weatherstrips as well.
-App ly a suitable rubber cond itioner to the weatherstr ips
from t ime to ti me.
io be able sea l properly, the weatherstrips around the hood, doors,
r ear lid, etc. must rema in pliable . Spray the weatherstr ips with sil i
cone or coat them with talcum powder or g lycerin to retain the flex
ibility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
winter.
& WARNING
Al ways read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 25 2.
[ i ] Tips
K eep si licone sprays off the windshield to avoid wiper smear in
ra in. •
Vehicle care I t •
Fuses and bulbs -
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Fuse Location, Instrument Panel left
Fig . 248 Fuse panel
layout
Some of the equipment items listed are optional or only available on
certain model configurations.
Note that the following table is accurate at the time of going to
press and is subject to change. In the event of discrepancies, the
label on the inside of the cover always takes precedence.
The power seats are protected by circuit breakers , which automati
cally reset after a few seconds after the overload has been reme
died.
No. Consumer
Fuse panel (black)
1 Dynamic steering
2 Not used
3 Homelink
4 Not used
5 Climate control
6 Right headlight range adjustment
___ ,
7 Left headlight range adjustment
8 Vehicle electrical system control module 1
5
5
5
5
5
5
No.
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
Consumer
Adaptive Cruise Control
Shift gate
Heater washer fluid nozzles
Climate control
Cell phone prep
Airbag
Terminal 15
Te rminal 15 engine
Fuse panel (brown)
1 Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
Clutch sensor
Gasoline fuel pump
Auxiliary water pump 3.2L FSI
Left seat heating with/without seat heating
Electronic Stabilization Program
Horn
Left door window regulator motor
Wiper motor Electronic Stabilization Program
11 Left doors
12 Rain and light sensor
Fuse panel Ired)
1
2
Not used
Not used
Lumbar support
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service
Ampere
5
5
5
5
5
5
25
40
5
5
25
5
15/30 10
25
30 30
25
15
5
10
irechnical data
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Data
App lies to v ehicles : with 2.0 lite r 4-cy l. engine
211 hp, 2.0 liter 4-cyl. engine
En gin e data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No _ of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fuel
Dim ension s (app rox.)
Length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (with outside mirrors fo lded)
Height (unloaded)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Ca pac ities (a pprox.)
F u el t ank
-Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Wind shi eld and he adli ght * was her fluid container
E ngine oil
with filter change hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm)
211 @ 4300 -6000
258
@ 1500 -4200
4
1 21 (1984)
3.65 (92.8)
3.25 (82.5)
9.6 : 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine performance. Fur
ther details =>
page 265, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft (ml
182.0 (4625)
73.0 (185 4)
54.0 (1372)
37 .4 (11.4)
gal Oiters)
gal (liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (liters) 16.9 (64.0)
2.1 (8)
4 .8 (4_5)
4 .9 (4 .6)
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Controls and equip
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta
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Applies to vehicles : wit h 3.2 li ter 6-c yl. en gine
265 hp , 3.2 liter 6-cyl. engine
Engine data
Max imum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cy lin ders
Di spl ac eme nt
Stroke
Bo re
Comp ress ion rati o
Fuel
Dimensions (appro x.)
Lengt h (with licence plate brac ket)
Width (wit h ou ts ide mirrors folded)
Height (un loaded)
T urn ing c ircle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities {approx .)
Fuel tank
-To tal capacity
- Rese rve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter cha n ge h
p@ rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
in (m m) 265 @6500
243 @ 3000-5000
6 195 (3197)
3 .65 (92 .8)
3 .37 (85 .5)
1 2 .5: 1
Premium unleaded {91 AKll Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur
t her deta ils =:>
pag e 265, "Gasoli ne"
i n (m m)
in (m m)
in (mm)
ft ( ml 1
82 .0 ( 4625)
73.0 (1854)
5 4 .0 ( 1372)
37 .4 (11.4 )
g al (l iters)
gal (li ters)
qua rts (liters)
q ua rts (l ite rs) 1
6.9 (64 .0)
2 .1 (8)
4. 8 ( 4.5)
6 .6 (6.2)
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A Additives Side airbags ....... .... .... ...... 207
Engine oil 275 Side curtain airbags ....... .... ... 210
A/C mode ...... ...... .... ....... 95, 102 Adjusting Weight-sensing mat ..... .. .... ... 214
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Changing speed .. .... .... .... ... 121
Driver information .... .... ....... 124
Driver intervention prompt ..... ... 128
Driving in traffic .. .... .... ..... .. 119
Driving program .... .. ...... ..... 129
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Open road ..... .. .... .... ...... . 119
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Request for driver to assume control 119
Save speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Setting distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Setting time interval .. .. .. .... .... 123
Settings .......... .... .......... 129
Special driving situations . ....... . 130
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Switching on and off .. ... .... .... 120
System limits .. .... ...... ........ 130
Temporarily turning off .. ... ...... 122
Warning/indicator lights .......... 125
Adaptive dampers .. ...... .... .... .. 144
Adaptive light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adding Engine coolant ... .... .... ....... 279
Engine oil ....................... 275
Windshield washer fluid .... .. .... 286
Additiona l accessories ............... 341 Steering column manually
......... 107 When
must the system be inspected? ...
Adjusting front seats .......... .... ... 69 199
Airbag All wheel drive
................ .... .. 240
Warning/indicator lights ... .... .... 14 Alloy wheels .
..... .. ........ .... ... 258
Airbag system .... ..... ... .... .. 188, 208 All-wheel drive
Advanced Airbag System .......... 192 Winter
tires 304
Advanced Airbag System components .. A
lternator
195 Malfunction
.. .. .. .... .... .... .... 29
Care .................. .... .... .. 202
Anti-freeze
Child restraints .................. 215
See Engine coolant system ...... .. 277
Children .. .... ...... ..... .... ... 214
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror . ..... 64
Components (front airbags) .. ... ... 195
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Disposal ... .. .... ...... .... ... .. 202 Anti
-lock brake system
How the ABS system works ... .. ... 238
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .... .. . 15
Anti-Slip Regulation System !ASR)
Front airbags .. ... ........... 192, 193 h k
How t e system wor s
How do the front airbags work? . . . . 197 236
How many airbags does my vehicle have? 195
How the Advanced Airbag System compo
nents work together . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Important safety instructions on the knee airbag system .... .... .... .... .. 206
Important things to know ... .... .. 188
Indicator light ... .. ........ ...... 199
Knee airbags .. ........... .... ... 204
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ... .. 200
Repairs ..... .. ... ... .. .... ...... 202
Safety instructions ............... 201 Anti-theft systems
Electronic immobilizer ............. 41
Ashtray ...... .... .... ............... 87
ASR How the Anti-Slip Regu lation System
works ... ........ .... ... .... ... 236
Asterisk What does it mean when something is
marked with an asterisk? ........... 5
Audi braking guard .................. 132
Error messages .. ...... ...... .... 134
Settings ........................ 133
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Care of exterior ... .. ... ... ... ... ... . 252
Cargo area
See Loading the luggage compartment ..
175
Cargo net .... .... ................... 79
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Center armrest Adjusting ........................ 78
Storage compartment ........ .... . 78
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Changing a flat tire .. .... .... ....... 312
Changing a wheel ................... 312
Changing engine oi l ...... .... .... ... 276
Chassis Undercoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Checking Engine coolant level .. ...... ...... 278
Checking tire pressure .... .... .... ... 293
Child restraint system anchors ........ 227
Child restraints Danger of using child restraints in the
front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Where can I get additional information
about child restraints and their use? ...
232
Child safety ................... .... . 213
Convertible locking retractor . . . . . . . 223
Important safety instructions for using
child safety seats .... .... ... .... 216
Important things to know when driving with chi ldren ................... 213
Installing a child restraint using the
LATCH system .................. 229 Lower
anchorages ... ...... ...... . 228
Mounting and releasing the anchorage hook .. .............. ....... ... 229
Tether anchors .. ...... .... .... .. 230
Tether straps ........ ....... ..... 230
Child safety seats ... ........... ..... 218
Booster seats .. ... .... ........ ... 221
Convertible chi ld seats ............ 219
Convertible locking retractor . ...... 223
Danger of using child restraints in the
front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
How do I properly install a child safety
seat in my vehicle? ........ ...... 216
Infant seats ...... ........ ....... 218
Installing ....................... 223
LATCH system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Safety instructions .... ...... ..... 216
Cigarette lighter ........ ....... ...... 87
Cleaning Alcantara® (synthetic suede) . ..... 262
Engine compartment ....... ... ... 263
Fabrics and fabric coverings ..... .. 259
Instrument panel ................. 260
Interior .. .... .... ... .. .... .... .. 259
Leather ......................... 261
MMI display ..................... 259
MM I termina l .. ... .... .... .... ... 259
Plastic and vinyl .. .. ......... ... . 256
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Safety be lts ...... ....... ........ 263
Trim strips . ........... .... ...... 255
trim strips ... .. ........ .... ... ... 256
Cleaning and protection .. ........ ... 252
Clock ........ .... ...... ....... ...... 10 Coat hooks
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Co ld tire inflation pressure .... ....... 291
Compact spare tire .................. 311
See also Spare tire ........ ...... .. 311
Compass mirror . ...... .. .... .... .... 67
Comp liance ...... .... ....... .... ... 342
Consumer Information .... ... ... . 177, 339
Contacting NHTSA ... .... .... .... ... 177
Convenience closed ... ....... ........ 49
Convenience key ..................... 44
START ENGINE STOP button ... 110, 111
Starting engine .... ....... .... ... 110
Switching engine off .............. 111
Switching on ignition ............. 11
O
Unlocking and locking vehicle ... ... . 44
Convenience opening ...... ........... 49
Convertible child safety seats ...... ... 219
Convertible locking retractor Activating .. ....... .... ...... .... 225
Deactivating ..................... 226
Using to secure a child safety seat .. 223,
225
Coolant system ..................... 277
Cooling System Expansion tank .... ........... ... 278
Cornering light ...................... 57
Cruise contro l
Changing speed . ...... .... .... .. 116
Preselect speed .. ...... ..... .. ... 116
Switching off ... .. .... .... .... ... 116
Switching on ...... ........... ... 115
Warning/indicator lights ... .. ...... . 15
Cruising range ................... .... 23